The minimum slope for a flat roof is 1 4 per foot or 1 4 12 but some owners or insurance companies require a minimum slope of 1 2 per foot.
Modern low slope roof.
Technically we are talking about low slope roofs that have a slope less than or equal to 3 12.
Modern low slope roof or flat roofs tend to use a continuous membrane covering which can better resist pools of standing water.
You can read our article about calculating slope for information on the various roof slope notations.
A more expensive low slope or flat roof option include sealed metal roofs using copper or tin.
The modern shed roof.
May 23 2019 explore tony li s board modern house with slope roof on pinterest.
These membranes are applied as continuous sheets bonded together with heat welding or adhesives.
Larger flat roofed applications low slope such as residential condominium complexes row homes and town houses and smaller applications such as residential porch and garage transitions from the main home where the slope of the roof changes dramatically.
Shed roofs are best for when you want to let an abundance of light and replace the sometimes impractical attic space with more interior volume.
In either case find a professional roofing contractor experienced with low slope roofs and these specific products.
The slope of the roof on this modern pond side house allows the solar panels to take in as much energy as possible and lets rain water fall back into the pond to help with drainage around the house.
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Finding the right products for your low slope roof.
Shed roofs are another example of clean simple and functional roof structures the simple roof line can lend itself to modernist design quite nicely.